The 1799 Home ofJudge John Overton

Weddings & Events Venue

Photo by: Ulmer Studios

Established in 1799 and the oldest house museum open to the public in Nashville, Historic Travellers Rest Plantation provides a beautiful and serene venue for Nashville’s weddings, business meetings and special events. Make history a part of your event!

With large trees, a beautiful formal garden and grassy meadows, our venue is absolutely stunning! Outdoor events enjoy the intimate formal garden or the spacious feel of events that spread out across the naturally-beautiful historic grounds. Indoor events enjoy our modern day crib barn with a Tennessee limestone fireplace, high ceilings and beautiful wooden beams. We are only 15 minutes from downtown Nashville!

Package 1. Barn, Garden and Grounds

Our grand package includes use of the Barn, formal Garden and historic Grounds for up to 11 hours. This option includes chairs and tables for use inside the crib Barn with your choice of round or rectangle tables. We have several ceremony locations throughout the property. The indoor maximum in the Barn is a total of 150 including all staff and guests. Additional persons exceeding the 150 guest limit are required to rent a tent to use in our outdoor area for a total maximum of 300 guests. This is a great package if you are wanting to have an indoor and outdoor event!

Rental Rates for Package 1:

Friday: $3,975.00

Saturday: $4,500.00

Sunday: $3,550.00

Week day: $2,550.00

*Winter discount: 10% off Saturdays in January and February. Please contact us regarding pricing if you are planning an event on a holiday weekend.

Package 2. Barn

Located amidst the tranquil setting of the Historic Travellers Rest Plantation, this indoor space is the backdrop for fabulous weddings, receptions and special events. Fashioned after a 1830’s crib barn with 10' ceilings boasting up to 20' in the center clerestory, it is the perfect venue to stage any special event. The barn is climate-controlled and includes a large Tennessee limestonegas fireplace, beautiful wood beams and access to a full-service kitchen and bathroom facilities. This package also includes an 11 hour rental time and use of round rectangle tables and chairs for use in the barn. Maximum capacity is 150, including all staff, often increased with a tent rental at the entrance doors for a total maximum of 300 guests. This is a great option if you are wanting to have an indoor only event!

Package 3. Garden and Grounds

Our naturally-beautiful formal Garden and historic Grounds will be a perfect backdrop for making your own historic event. This package includes use of the entire grounds. The formal garden that sits alongside the gallery of the home includes a colorful array of Southern plantings. The interior of the garden is perfect for intimate gatherings, small ceremonies or cocktail parties of up to 75, while the grassy areas adjacent to the garden can hold up to 200. The area facing the historic house and the grand entrance of the home are also options for larger ceremonies or receptions. The grassy area facing the large, wrap around porch is also a great place for a ceremony. This package includes the use of the grounds for up to 11 hours. This is a great choice if you are wanting to have an exclusively outdoor event!

All of our wedding rental packages include the following:

•Dressing area in the historic house and school house for bride and groom

•One hour ceremony rehearsal

•One hour for photography prior to your big day

•Private, after hours, guided tour for guests in the historic house

•Security lights in the trees throughout the property

•Full service on-site kitchen in the barn

•Barn cleaning before your event

•Climate-controlled barn with high ceilings and beautiful, wooden beams

•Tennessee limestone fireplace in the barn

•Herb Garden access

We would love to show you around! To view the property, contact the Rental & Group Sales Department at 615-832-8197.

Package 4. Other Special Events

Travellers Rest now offers special pricing for other special events such as bridal and baby showers, corporate meetings, retreats, graduation, anniversary and birthday parties. This includes use of our chairs and tables for use in the barn, use of the grounds and formal garden, access to the full-service kitchen and a four (4) hour rental time.

Monday - Thursday: $850

Friday - Sunday: $1,000

Contact the Rentals & Event Department at 615.832.8197 for more information and to check availability!